Abhishek Kini - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Retail Insights
Real User
Top 10
Good security, but the UI is not user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Security is the most valuable feature."
  • "The stability had room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is used to connect to the server or network when working remotely.

What is most valuable?

Security is the most valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

The interface can be more user-friendly.

The stability had room for improvement.

The scalability has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability a five out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give the scalability a six out of ten.

What about the implementation team?

The implementation was completed in-house.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Afsal Kaniyarakkal - PeerSpot reviewer
IT System Administrator at Malomatia
Real User
Top 5
Secure and good for small firms but is complex to set up
Pros and Cons
  • "The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost."
  • "You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself."

What is our primary use case?

Initially, we implemented this OpenVPN client. We have Google Authenticator with OpenVPN, so we have multifactor authentication for the users.

What is most valuable?

The best thing is that it is open source and free of cost.

It's secure.

It's a good solution for small firms. 

What needs improvement?

You do need expertise in implementation if you do the initial setup yourself. As it is open-source, if you run into issues, there is nobody available to help you. 

We can have more interfaces with the Active Directory. For example, if you want to integrate, it's not really working very well as an authentication method. 

Security-wise it's using good protocols like SecureONE, similar to AnyConnect. However, implementation-wise for the interfacing to the AD and interfacing to the Authenticators, it's a bit difficult. We had updated this a year before, and we had to revert it back to work with Google Authenticator.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for about five years or so.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

While it is stable, I would warn that while doing the updates, there is a concern. If you are doing an update, you should have a full backup and consider the functionality so that it runs as expected. You might have to redeploy the product again in order to do a proper update. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have maybe 50 to 100 users on the solution. It's a small server. It might be able to scale a bit more, however, we haven't really tried to do that.

How are customer service and support?

We have the free version installed. We don't have a support contract.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. 

We tried initially with Centaurus and it was not really working. 

The deployment itself took about three weeks. It was a bit time-consuming. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's free to use. We have an open-source version. 

You would need to pay extra for support. It's not as costly as Cisco or Fortinet, and therefore investing a bit extra in support may be worth it. 

What other advice do I have?

The solution is at a client location. I'm not sure which version they're on. 

It's critical to understand the solution if you decide to use it, and if it is a necessary solution that you need to depend on, you should have some sort of support contract in place. 

I'd rate the solution six out of ten. 

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Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Application Development Specialist at Field consulting Ltd.
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Provides remote access but needs to have fewer updates
Pros and Cons
  • "OpenVPN Access Server provides remote secure access."
  • "OpenVPN Access Server needs to have fewer updates."

What is our primary use case?

OpenVPN Access Server provides remote secure access. 

What needs improvement?

OpenVPN Access Server needs to have fewer updates. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

OpenVPN Access Server is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is straightforward. It took ten minutes to complete. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

OpenVPN Access Server is a cheap corporate solution. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

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Michael Tsentsarevsky - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst. Technology, Intelligence, Research and Evaluation at Bank Hapoalim
Real User
Top 5
Good pricing, decent security, and an easy setup
Pros and Cons
  • "I have found the stability to be good."
  • "I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is primarily used for connecting desktops or laptops. Users can connect to this from an insecure environment. 

What is most valuable?

I like that you can have a safe access point from all kinds of places. 

The security is fine.

The pricing is okay. 

I have found the stability to be good. 

It offers a straightforward setup. 

What needs improvement?

I haven't had issues with the solution. It's a good product. 

I'd like the solution to have more access points and more speed. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for two to three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I don't have information about the scalability. I haven't tried to scale it. 

We have 30 to 40 customers using the solution. 

How are customer service and support?

I've never used technical support in the past. I can't speak to how helpful they would be. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is simple to set up. The deployment is very fast. It takes mere minutes. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution has an annual subscription. The price is okay. It is not very expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm a consultant. 

I'd recommend the solution to others.

I'd rate the product eight out of ten. 

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Software developer at MTNIrancell
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
Provides secure internet connection and has good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The product provides secure internet connections and helps with faster downloads."
  • "Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release."

What is our primary use case?

The product provides secure internet connections and helps with faster downloads.

What needs improvement?

Working on a faster connection might be a good idea for the product's next release.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the latest version of OpenVPN Access Server for one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the product is a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 100 OpenVPN Access Server users using in our company. It is a scalable product.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup process is easy. The deployment time is minimum. It takes around ten minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The licensing has a fixed pricing.

What other advice do I have?

I rate OpenVPN Access Server a nine out of ten.

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Engineer at Bit 2 Bit Communication SRL
Real User
Top 5
Stable, scalable, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is stability."
  • "There is always room for more security features."

What is our primary use case?

The solution is a VPN installed at the customer's headquarters, with three small offices connecting to the main server to open the application and access a specific database.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is stability.

What needs improvement?

There is always room for more security features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. I was able to apply almost the same configuration without having to monitor the connection daily. Thus, the solution is stable and does not require more bandwidth or a more complex configuration. It is simply a link to connect to the specific application on the server and that is all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability for the four locations is good.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support was satisfactory as I found a lot of information on the network and on the Internet. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward, provided we have done our preparation. When we attempt to install the solution for the first time, we need to research how to configure it, check the parameters, assess whether other software is more suitable for the customer, and consider the cost.

The deployment took one week.

I first installed the server for the deployment, created the key for the client, and tested it on the external line to check if connecting was possible. Then, I went to different remote sites and deployed their information.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution was free of charge.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

We tested and discussed with the new vendor an application that is almost the same, but it is cloud-based and all upgrades are done on the data center. This means that their new solution does not require any installation on the remote side, just an internet connection to connect to the cloud and they don't have to worry about security as everything is stored on the server. This is the future.

We have ten people using the solution in our organization.

The number of people required for maintenance depends on the scale on which the solution is being used. On a small scale, only one person is required for maintenance.

There may be other solutions that are better than OpenVPN Access Server, but we must assess what we will receive after installation and our requirements in order to find the best solution to meet our needs.

When deploying the solution, we strive to work with it as much as possible. We must consider the possibility of updates and, if the customer has configured the solution, we must make the necessary adjustments. In this case, it is important to involve and attempt to comprehend the situation.

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Yasmine Abib - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems engineer at Expleogroup
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A self-hosted VPN solution that is user-friendly and easy to manage
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage."
  • "The connections could be faster and more stable."

What is our primary use case?

I used OpenVPN Access Server to get into a special network and used some keys to access virtual machines. We also used it to try and run some pen tests.

What is most valuable?

I like that it's easy to use, easy to download, and not hard to manage.

What needs improvement?

The connections could be faster and more stable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I used OpenVPN Access Server briefly, probably for a week or two.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

OpenVPN Access Server is a stable solution. But sometimes, it would crash if the connection was left on for too long. But this wasn't a problem for us.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

OpenVPN Access Server was scalable for ten users in my team. I don't know how it will be beyond that. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It took about 15 minutes to deploy this solution.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

OpenVPN Access Server was free for students. I don't know if you have to pay for an advanced version.

What other advice do I have?

On a scale from one to ten, I would give OpenVPN Access Server a nine.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Consultant at Freelance
Real User
Top 5
A self-hosted VPN solution with two free VPN connections, but it could be more stable
Pros and Cons
  • "I like that it's free."
  • "It could be faster. It could also be more stable."

What is our primary use case?

I use OpenVPN Access Server for my private network area and analytics. It makes it easier to log into my network.

What is most valuable?

I like that it's free.

What needs improvement?

It could be faster. It could also be more stable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using OpenVPN Access Server for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It could be more stable.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give stability a seven.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is a bit complicated, but it's not an issue if you Google it.

What about the implementation team?

I implemented this solution by myself. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

OpenVPN Access Server is free and open source.

What other advice do I have?

I would tell potential users that OpenVPN Access Server is best for small businesses.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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